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School: Paddock, Mountrath (roll number 13173)

Location:
Paddock, Co. Laois
Teacher:
A. Ó Dubhlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 140

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    Once upon a time a man nick named Johnny The Dowler lived in Sconce. He had a cat which was as big as a big dog. In front of his door there was a hill on which heath grew. This hill was known as Brocken Hill. One day a neighboring man came in and in course of his conversation said "Brocken Hill is on fire." The cat which was sitting on the middle of the floor heard this and said "If that be so, my bellows and tools will be burned." It dashed out through the door and was never heard of afterwards. This cat was supposed to be one of the Good People.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lar Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Address
    Paddock, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Peter Fitzpatrick
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    39
    Address
    Paddock, Co. Laois